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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.24, 1,289.31 and 514.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.24, 1,289.31 and 514.59 is: 710.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.24 : 1,289.31 = 514.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.24/1,289.31 = 514.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.24x = 1,289.31 × 514.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.24x = 663,472.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 663,472.50/934.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 710.17

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